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DV10 DHO

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,994 mi
Last recorded174,994 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 DHO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 174,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 154,555 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 154,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 144,178 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 144,178 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 130,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 130,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 116,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 101,834 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 101,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,408 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread only.

Pass 2 May 2014 71,360 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 9 Apr 2013 65,569 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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DV10 DHO is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2010 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV10 DHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV10 DHO registered?

DV10 DHO is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2010.

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